Venetia Burney
Venetia Burney (1918–2009) is known for suggesting name the Pluto for newly discovered celestial body in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh. At that time, Venetia Burney was an 11 year old schoolgirl living in Oxford, England. [1][2][3]
Venetia Burney | |
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| File:Photo of Venetia Burney, aged 11, c. 1929.jpg Eleven-year-old Venetia | |
| Born | Venetia Katharine Douglas Burney 11 July 1918 |
| Died | 30 April 2009 (aged 90) |
| Known for | Naming Pluto |
| Spouse(s) | Edward Maxwell Phair
(m. 1947–2006) |
| Children | Patrick Phair |
| Parent(s) |
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| Relatives | Falconer Madan, grandfather |
References
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